This is an Ouran fanfic and I do not own any characters from the anime/manga.

Second chances

Prologue

It seems that things between them had been going downhill since they entered university. The initial sparks of romance diminishing, the decreasing amount of tender moments shared are all symptoms of their relationship going towards its demise. Haruhi had initially attributed these symptoms to their increasing workload and responsibility, especially with Tamaki being the heir to Suoh corporation hence did not take measures to counter them.

However she knew that this breakdown of relationship was not his fault, at least not his alone, as she did have her share of responsibility for perhaps, she may have neglected him in her pursuit for a career to become a lawyer. She has ignored the symptoms like he did. Each with their massive workload, their patience also grew thin, leading to conflicts that have been avoided in their initial stage of romance. It has been too late when they realized the problems between them, as these problems have escalated into a huge snowball. At that moment, it seems that the most appropriate and easiest solution will be to put an end to everything.

The relationship between the hosts had also grew apart with time. Each with their own dreams and passion, they eventually had little time to communicate and thus gather much less frequently as when they were in high school. The break-up between Tamaki and Haruhi also made the hosts feel uncomfortable to ask them out together, although they had separated on friendly grounds. The friendship between the members of the host club are in the back of the minds of the ex-hosts, each of them more pre-occupied with their current work, and duties as a member of their families.

After the break up with Tamaki, Haruhi had continued with her final year in law school and had remained at top of her classes. Being top student, her future career is boundless and she has numerous job opportunities awaits her. Upon her graduation, Haruhi had took up a work opportunity at an established law firm. However despite the "normal" and happy facade that Haruhi put on every moment of the day, Ranka still saw through the unhappiness she had since the break-up with Tamaki.

The world may be unable to see through the facade, but he did. After all, she is his daughter. He felt heartbroken, and he knew she did felt regretful to agree to put an end to the relationship with Tamaki. She also felt lonely when the host club members grew further apart. They used to visit Haruhi and him so frequently, claiming that they wanted to come look at the 'commoner's home'. The almost fortnight visits eventually grew lesser and lesser with time, eventually null. What was left was the annual birthday greetings from Hunny and Mori, with a birthday cake that is delivered from a high-class bakery chain Hunny owned, as well as the occasional packages of Hitachiin originals from the twins. Haruhi was always so happy when receiving their gifts, as they became the only links she had with them.

It has been two years since she graduated and had joined the current law firm she was working at. Work has been piling up every day and they seemed endless. Haruhi was happy with it as her job left her with little personal time, just perfect for her almost blank personal life. At the same time, she knew she was doing a good job at work, which her help her climb her way up in the firm and in the law industry. Her main focus currently is to become a top lawyer and she was working hard towards this goal.

She felt a vibration from the right side of her desk. A message from Midori came on her phone, reminding her to go lunch together. Midori was a friend she made at her final year in law school, through doing a project together in their final year. They clicked off well and had became good friends through their last year at law school. Midori was a quiet and diligent girl, hence she also became a good study partner for Haruhi. Upon graduation, they joined the same law firm.

On the way to the cafe across the street, Haruhi and Midori were in deep conversation regarding a case that Haruhi had taken up. Suddenly a car came at high speed towards them. Haruhi saw the car from her position and out of instinct, quickly pushed her good friend out of the way as Haruhi herself tried to moved out of the way of the car. However, the car was at a too high speed and hit onto Haruhi.

Midori was shocked at what had happened before her. Upon overcoming her shock, she staggered her way towards Haruhi, ignoring the pain from her left leg and arm. Haruhi was lying unconscious on the street and did not response no matter how loud Midori called her. Blood was seen around Haruhi. Soon they were on the way in an ambulance to the hospital.

Due to Haruhi pushing her away, Midori only suffered superficial injuries. However Haruhi was still in the operation theatre. Ranka and Midori were very worried for Haruhi. After what seemed like eternity to them, the light at the theatre went off. Upon seeing the doctor and hearing him delivered positive news of the operation being a success, they felt relieved.

Her throat felt dry and her eyelids felt heavy. With much effort, Haruhi finally managed to open her eyes and all she saw was an unknown girl who looked relief when she saw Haruhi opening her eyes.

Thanks for reading. Do review and give comments especially since I would like to see if I should continue on this story plot or not. Thanks.